Mohamed Salah is in the starting lineup for Egypt's debut in the knockout round of the World Cup against Australia despite a hamstring injury sustained in the group stage finale. The former Liverpool star was set for the start at Dallas Stadium on Friday, a day after coach Hossam Hassan said through a translator he was hopeful Salah would play but might have to come off the bench. Salah needs one goal to tie Hassan's Egyptian record of 69 international goals. The 34-year-old team captain has appeared in 119 international matches. Salah was replaced in the 57th minute of Egypt's 1-1 draw agains...
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